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Chapter 139 Obstetrics and gynaecology department?
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2025-03-22 13:49:15I had been so panicked and disoriented that I didn’t realize the arms holding me were so familiar. But then, the deep voice came—
"Hiss, let go, it's me." The recognition hit me all at once.
It was James.
The warmth of his body, the soothing pine scent that lingered in the air, finally grounded me. I’d been so tense, too focused on the chaos, that I hadn't even noticed how close he was.
My body sagged into his arms, the tension leaving me as I realized who it was. But then my mind caught up with the situation, and I stiffened again. My heart hammered in my chest, and I bit my lip, still trying to process everything that had just happened. I had bitten him, and the reality of it hit me as I saw the blood.
"Why is there so much blood?" I blurted, my voice laced with surprise and guilt.
I had barely even bitten him that hard, had I? But there it was, blood dripping down his hand, staining it.
James shook off his hand, c
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